<p>A full-time Physical Therapist opportunity is open at an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Columbus, Indiana, affiliated with the nation's leading outpatient physical therapy provider. This is a direct-hire, permanent position offering a total compensation package that reaches up to $115,000 annually — including base salary, performance bonuses, and student loan reimbursement — making it one of the stronger-paying outpatient PT roles in the region. Clinicians who want clinical autonomy, a collaborative team, and a clear path for professional growth will find a well-resourced environment here.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Total annual compensation up to $115,000, combining base salary, performance-based bonuses, and loan reimbursement</li> <li>Student loan reimbursement program providing direct assistance with outstanding educational debt</li> <li>Medical insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield with multiple plan options including PPO and HSA</li> <li>Dental, vision, prescription, disability, and supplemental life insurance available</li> <li>Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Generous PTO plus Extended Illness Days (EID)</li> <li>Unlimited access to continuing education units (CEUs), national certification programs, and an industry-leading CE platform</li> <li>Annual performance reviews with structured opportunities for salary increases and career advancement</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time outpatient orthopedic clinic setting — 40 hours per week with occasional early or late shifts to accommodate patient scheduling needs</li> <li>Focused outpatient orthopedic caseload with personalized, one-on-one treatment plan development for each patient</li> <li>Clinician operates with a high degree of autonomy and minimal supervision</li> <li>Supervisory responsibility over physical therapy assistants and aides</li> <li>Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with regular interaction with patients, caregivers, and referring healthcare providers</li> <li>Standardized clinical documentation using accepted medical terminology and format</li> <li>Backed by the infrastructure and resources of the nation's leading outpatient physical therapy organization, including robust clinical support systems and a culture of clinical excellence</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent)</li> <li>Completed outpatient orthopedic clinical rotation required</li> <li>Valid Indiana Physical Therapy license or registration — must be active prior to start date</li> <li>CPR certification required</li> <li>Ability to work a full 40-hour week, including occasional early morning or evening shifts</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Columbus, Indiana is a mid-sized city of roughly 50,000 residents located about 45 miles south of Indianapolis, offering an exceptional quality of life at a cost well below major metro areas. The city is internationally recognized for its architectural heritage — with buildings designed by Eero Saarinen, I.M. Pei, and other luminaries — giving it a cultural depth unusual for a community its size. Excellent public schools, low crime, and easy access to Indianapolis make Columbus a strong choice for clinicians at any career stage, whether relocating with a family or planting roots for the long term.</p>